Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

Pueblo, Colorado

How do you like to exercise?

At the gym (Gold's classes or on my own) or at home doing yoga, taking walks

What pets do you have?

1 dog

1 cat

1 peacock

26 goats

Thousands of bees

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

Almonds, dark chocolate, popcorn, cheese,

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

Lots of color

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

Enjoying my second year in 1st grade, teaching closer to my coworkers in the pod.

TAMRA SCHWERTNER

2nd grade teacher

These are a few of my favorite things.

chocolate, coffee, books, movies, friends and family

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

Hometown of Ballinger Tx.

How do you like to exercise?

Walk

What pets do you have?

Jack Russell terrier - Jersey

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

fruits, vegetables, cheese, chips

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

Lots of color

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

Meeting my new class of 2nd graders!

JENNIFER SKRIVANEK

Assistant Principal

These are a few of my favorite things.

reading books, traveling with family and friends, spending time with my children, spending time with my dog, watching classic movies

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

Sulphur Springs, TX

How do you like to exercise?

yoga and walking

What pets do you have?

2 dogs-Zoey and Maggie and 1 cat - Oreo

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

nuts, yogurt, protein bars

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

Painting of my dog - Zoey - painted by my 8 year old niece and a painting of Chip and Dale - two of my favorite Disney characters. I waited in line for a long time to get the painting sign by them the last time I was at Disney World.

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

Meeting the students and families at CHE. Working together with the teachers to create a safe and positive learning environment for all CHE students.

ERIN SPARKS

3rd Grade ELA

These are a few of my favorite things:

music, food, laughter

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

Arp, Texas

How do you like to exercise?

At the gym listening to a podcast. I mostly enjoy cardio.

What pets do you have?

One dog. Carlie.

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

I try to snack healthy like granola bars or trail mix. But candy bars are always great, too:)

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

That my room is safe and inviting.

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

A fresh start.

JENNA SMALLEY

Resource Teacher

These are a few of my favorite things.

I like doing projects around the house, graphic design, and reading

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

I teach K-4 resource primarily for 3rd & 4th grade. When I was in 3rd & 4th grade, I went to school in Aldine ISD in Houston.

How do you like to exercise?

It does not matter, but I like being outside.

What pets do you have?

I have three mini dachshunds and a turtle.

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

baked lays, hot cheetos, coke zero

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

The students will know that learning is fun!

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

I look forward to helping the students grow academically.

SALLY SMITH

Librarian

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

Houston, TX

How do you like to exercise?

Gardening and yard work

What pets do you have?

no pets

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

mixed nuts & pretzels

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

books and computers

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

Introducing downloadable audiobooks to CHE teachers, students, and families and bringing two book fairs to College Hills Elementary.

Get all my kids to have a happy kinder year, to love to come to school and be ready for the challenges of first grade.

In a personal note, see my oldest son graduate from High School and go to college.

CECILIA VEGA

2nd grade DL teacher

These are a few of my favorite things:

Laffy taffy candy, cherry coke with cherries from sonic, really any place to eat like whataburger, sonic,chick-fila etc. I like fish daddy's and any authentic Mexican food place:)) I also enjoy going to bahama bucks for smoothies or snow cones and watching movies at the movie theaters or from red box with my family.

I also enjoy getting my nails (manicure) and feet (pedicure) done, it relaxes me and spending time with my girls and family.

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

I was in Mexico and then arrived mid-year to attend Mary Branch in Bryan.

How do you like to exercise?

I love to dance and stay active with exercises for my mid-section, or should I say my stomach. After having kids that's the part that gives me the hardest time:)))

I also enjoy listening to music when I am running. The one thing that I would like to try is a yoga class, however my schedule is so busy that its been hard to get to one.

What pets do you have?

We have a girl lab.

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

Anything that's Sweet and salty those are my favorite. I don't like straight chocolate, I can take chocolate with almonds or nuts. I enjoy the taste of the chewy sweet and salty snacks.

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

That's its welcoming, safe and structured so that they know were things are even when the teacher is not there. Its also a place to learn and have fun so that they can learn to be independent and grow their brains.:)

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

Too seeing my kids again since I get to move up with them from first to second. yeah:))

ELIZABETH VEGA

Bilingual Reading Interventionist

These are a few of my favorite things:

Post it notes, white out, colored pens

here did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

I provide Reading Interventions to Kinder through 4th graders. I grew up in B/CS. I attended South Knoll Elementary until Second Grade, Rock Prairie Elementary in 3rd and 4th grade

How do you like to exercise?

Walking is my go to. I also enjoy zumba and dancing.

What pets do you have?

no pets

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

healthy popcorn, fruit

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

Lots of color and books

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

Helping my readers grow!

STACIE WATSON

Resource 3rd & 4th grade teacher

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

Seguin, TX

How do you like to exercise?

I don't

What pets do you have?

2 Boston Terriers and 1 cat

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

Pecans, peanuts, chocolate, fresh fruit

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

SMILES!!! Dogs and book themes

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

Christmas Play that my class puts on for the school

KAREN WHITE

Computer lab

These are a few of my favorite things:

My 9 grandchildren, music, gardening and golf.

Where did you live growing up when you attended the grade that you teach now?

Crockett Elementary, Bryan, TX

How do you like to exercise?

Golf is my favorite but I also enjoy walking with my dog and swimming.

What pets do you have?

I have one dog named, Lyndee. She is a dachshund mix who loves to chase squirrels.

What do you like to snack on when you are working in your room after school?

Cheez-its or peanut M&M’s

What is something children will notice when they go into your room?

My love for the color lime green!

What is something you are looking forward to this year?

I love the fact that I get to teacher students in consecutive years. I always look forward to seeing them build upon the prior year’s skills and learning new ones!